1981 Citroen Mehari vs. 1992 Eagle Summit

To start off, 1992 Eagle Summit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Eagle Summit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Eagle Summit (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Eagle Summit should accelerate faster than 1981 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Eagle Summit weights approximately 670 kg more than 1981 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Eagle Summit (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Eagle Summit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Citroen Mehari.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Citroen Mehari 1992 Eagle Summit
Make Citroen Eagle
Model Mehari Summit
Year Released 1981 1992
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 602 cc 1834 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 29 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 39 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 555 kg 1225 kg
Vehicle Length 3530 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2530 mm


 

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